The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 29,300
€ 29,600
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 T5 is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
57
70.2
80.3
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
103.9
167.4
107.4
174
167.4 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.67 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
B5254T3
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.45 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
443 mi
Range
514 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
164.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
